ZIP 83686 (Nampa, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83686: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Canyon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Canyon County compares with Idaho
Canyon County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Canyon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Canyon County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.4 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 17.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Canyon County has lower values than Idaho for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Canyon County: 1 in 40 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.5%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 1,004 crashes involving commercial trucks in Canyon County since 2015: 596 people were injured and 45 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
6.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83686 since 2015: Robinson Rd (2), SR-55 (2), 12th Ave (1), 12th South Ave (1) and Can Ada Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (19%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 8.3, vs 4.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83686 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Canyon County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Canyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Robinson Rd | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| 12th Ave | 1 |
| 12th South Ave | 1 |
| Can Ada Rd | 1 |
| I-84 | 1 |
| Marsing Rd | 1 |
| Riverside Rd | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
| Southside Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Canyon County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 276 |
| US-20 | 64 |
| US-95 | 40 |
| Karcher | 22 |
| Karcher Rd | 21 |
| Sh 55 | 20 |
| Sh 45 | 14 |
| Northside | 13 |
ZIP 83686 at a glance
| Population | 60,993 |
| Density | 268 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,518 |
| Median home value | $431,037 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Canyon County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 61 | +249% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 63 | +3% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 88 | +39% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 88. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83686
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83686?
1,004 truck crashes have been reported in Canyon County since 2015, with 45 deaths and 596 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83686?
The worst month is September: 10.7% of truck crashes in Canyon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83686?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Canyon County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 83686 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Canyon County has 32.4 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83686?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.